How Ramsay Garden went from student halls to £1m property

Built to improve the Old Town, this iconic place is now a star attraction, writes Gillian Mcdonald

The flats at Ramsay Garden are an iconic part of central Edinburgh’s skyline. Nestled below Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Royal Mile, the distinctive red and white buildings are now mostly used as holiday lets. But they have a long and interesting history, from their creation as homes for wealthy aristocrats to their eventual transformation into student halls. 0 Standing right on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Ramsay Garden offers a unique view of the city